We decided to go with flat diapers and diaper covers for our main choice of cloth diapering.
Why we love the flat diaper:
- We can use them from birth to potty training (only buy one time through diapering, unless we need/want more in quantity)
- Inexpensive cloth option (already a cheaper option than disposable, but it is one of the cheapest cloth options out there)
- Fast drying on drying rack, in dryer, or combo method
- Cute prints
- Easy to fold, once I got the hang of it- takes about 5 minutes to fold all 12 (Some would say it’s not as easy as pocket, fitted, or AIO’s, but it works for me, and I love how the flat diapers work and look)
- Trim fit as Nolan has grown, very big at first but still worked well
- Works under most cloth diaper covers
- Do not have to use pins like the “old fashion” cloth diapers (I just fold and put the nice, cozy, cute cloth diaper cover on, which keeps the flat diaper in place)
- Only experienced a few leaks over time, which is going to happen with any diaper (disposable or cloth)
Look how super cute the Swaddlebees Flat Diapers are!! Love.
As for the diaper covers, We use thirsty covers and love them!! I really do prefer snaps over velcro.
Thirsties Duo Wrap with Snaps- hello adorable
Why we love this cover:
- Super easy to use over flat diapers
- Easy to adjust to the perfect snug size for Mr. Nolan
- Features an adjustable rise for longer use as he grows
- Grows with Nolan, only two sizes will fit from birth to potty ( Size One: 6-18 pounds or 0-9 months and Size Two: 18-40 pounds or 9-36+ months)
- We can save more money, goes along with my 1 time buying flat diapers
- Leg gussets provide superior protection against leaks
- Pliable and breathable in the cutest of prints and solid colors
- Can just wear his cloth with a t-shirt in the summer time
- Only experienced a few leaks over time, which is going to happen with any diaper (disposable or cloth)
I recently bought 6 All-In-Ones (AIO) on craigslist (I love a good deal): 4 Thirsty All-In-Ones and 2 Swaddlebees pockets to replace my old Kushies fitted diapers.
Thirsties All-In-One Pocket… again cuteness!
Why we love the AIO:
- Goes on in one simple step, just like a disposable (Great for trips or for when Ben changes Nolan)
- Easy to use
- Cute, cute, cute
- The Thirsties have an elastic gusset around legs to prevent leaking
- The Thirsties have a durable hook and loop closure that doesn’t attach to my cloth wipes in the washer as my Kushie diapers did (main reason I didn’t love velcro, I still prefer snaps over velcro but these diapers work well)
- The Swaddlesbees close with snaps and I love using snaps
- Works well to add additional inserts for longer periods of wear or as an overnight diaper (although, my number 1 choice of overnight diaper is flat with multiple inserts and cover = simple) [Side note: I have heard the good mama diapers are great overnight diapers but they are $35 to $40 a diaper (unless I find them on Craigslist), maybe someday]
- Only experienced a few leaks over time, which is going to happen with any diaper (disposable or cloth)
- Thirsties are made in Colorado, and that’s just cool
Aren’t they just too cute? Cuter than disposable any day and cheaper too. Next to come, how much we are saving! It’s a lot and it’s wonderful…
No comments:
Post a Comment